STADLER Designs Optimization and Automation of Sorting Plant June 10, 2020 Separation and Sorting Technology STADLER has designed the optimization and automation of the sorting plant in Lorca. It features a single sorting line that processes municipal solid waste (35 t/h) and light packaging (4 t/h) for the county. The design of the project – implemented in two phases (2016 and 2019) – was based on the composition of the materials and the client’s requirements. The process is optimized with the use of 2 trommels (one for organic material and one for packaging). After screening, the organic material is fed into an aluminium sorting line while the oversize material goes to the secondary trommel. The output of the secondary trommel is fed into a metals separation tower featuring 4 optical sorters to separate PET, HDPE, TETRAPAK and mixed plastics. With this setup, the process increases the purity of the fractions in the final output. The design provides a flexible sorting system for two types of materials, maximizing the benefits to the client in a project that is fully tailored to their requirements. Click for more information about STADLER® This article is published by STADLER® Anlagenbau GmbH STADLER® Anlagenbau GmbH is dedicated to the planning, production and assembly of sorting systems and components for the waste disposal and recycling industry world-wide. Our slogan “Engineering at its best” not only encapsulates many years of experience and know-how but is also synonymous with quality, reliability and customer satisfaction. ...View company page MORE from STADLER® Anlagenbau GmbH Related articles STADLER and Reclay Subsidiary RecycleMe Announce Cooperation on Practical Recyclability Separation and Sorting Technology STADLER Renovates The CITR Waste Management Facility Separation and Sorting Technology The Largest Sorting Plant in Latin America Begins Operation in Mexico City Separation and Sorting Technology Dry Recyclables and Light Packaging: the Sorting Challenge Separation and Sorting Technology STADLER Sorting Plants: Addressing the Worldwide Waste Problem STADLER Delivers A Future-Proofed, Flexible Sorting Plant for the Schroll Group STADLER Achieves High-Purity Plastic Flakes and Increases Productivity at RCS PET Sorting Plant WENDT CORPORATION Commissions Sorting Plant at Technology Center